Sitting comfortably, begin breathing in measured flow. Same number count on inhalations, exhalations, and holds in between. As you feel your mind calm, let the form of a simple flower appear before you. Continue the pattern chosen for your breathing and when you feel the calm enveloped in the flower and you as one, begin gently visually tracing the outer form of the flower. As you trace up one side of a petal, inhale. Hold at the tip of the flower, then exhale as you trace down the other side of the petal. Hold the exhalation at the base of the petal, then begin the ascent of the next petal while again inhaling. Continue the pattern as you circle the flower.

Allow the flower to show you what is held in each petal. It may be color, scent, form, taste, sound or reason. It may show a dream, a desire, a path or whatever it holds. It is not necessary to hold the impression. Keep breathing and tracing the next petals. Allow and release anything the petal shows you, and keep moving with the breath.

As you progress around the flower petals, you may find that the breath deepens and the count lengthens. Allow it. Let the breath and the tracing unveil themselves.

If you find an additional inner set of petals, continue to trace and breathe through each of these inner petals. Allow the breath to deepen or become shallow as it chooses. Let the petals reveal themselves one after another and continue on to the next petal. Continue through as many layers of petals as you find. If the breathing becomes too labored, or the layers of petals end, it may be time to return. If you come to a stamen center you may rest there or further explore that while breathing easily.

When the journey ends, focus back on the flower and gently trace petals in the opposite direction, inhaling up, holding, exhaling down, holding, as the breathing pace increases. Trace back only as far as needed to bring your consciousness back to your seated position. It is not necessary to trace back the exact number of petals or layers as you traced inward. Wherever you rejoin is your point of balance. Thank your flower for its petals, its company, and its revelations.

Enjoy your life.

Peace and Love in the Light.

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